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Robinson Park Picnic Ride
Total Distance: 36.4 miles Elevation
Gain: 567 feet
Degree of Difficulty Index: 567 ft / 36.4 mi = 14.89 ft/mi Terrain: Flat
Killer Hills: None
Geographical Region:
North Central Connecticut
City/Town: East
Granby
Starting Location:
East Granby shopping plaza (Center Shops), intersection of Rt. 20 and
Rt. 187 in East Granby just west of Bradley International Airport.
Ride Description:
Think about trying this ride between July 4th and Labor Day
when the swimming area and restrooms are open at Robinson Park. Lunch/snack makings can be purchased
just before entering the parkor bring your own picnic makings. Swimming is possible, weather
permitting. This is a mostly
flat ride through rural sections of East Granby and Suffield, Connecticut,
Agawam and Southwick, Massachusetts, and has interesting pastoral views along
the way.
Facilities and Points of Interest:
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Mile
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Facilities
- Points of Interest
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0.0
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East
Granby shopping plaza (Center Shops); various stores, shops and a
restaurant
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13.3
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Views
from little island; take a break and enjoy
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19.4
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Snack
shop just before entering Robinson Park
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21.4
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Robinson
Park @ the swimming area; bathrooms; swimming; water (all seasonal)
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36.4
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East
Granby shopping plaza (Center Shops); various stores & shops
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